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House prices in Oxford
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Oxford is worth £473,467, up 2.2% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £959,572.
That's 75% above the UK average of £271,295.
Oxford house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Oxford
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £959,572 ▲ +2.6%
- Semi-detached £585,170 ▲ +3.6%
- Terraced £463,370 ▲ +2.9%
- Flat £289,098 ▼ -0.8%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 92 BENNETT CRESCENT, OX4 2UW | £457,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 WHARTON ROAD, OX3 8AH | £750,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 SIDNEY STREET, OX4 3AG | £385,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 SAW CLOSE, OX44 7TW | £293,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 BARLOW CLOSE, OX33 1NL | £845,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 44 FIVE MILE DRIVE, OX2 8HW | £750,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 14 SPRING LANE, OX33 1SA | £420,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 22 BENSON ROAD, OX3 7EH | £412,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 MILTON ROAD, OX4 3EE | £300,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 77 PHEASANT WALK, OX4 4XX | £262,500 |
Affordability
A typical home in Oxford costs 10.4× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Oxford ranks nationally →
Oxford is the 47th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 58,482 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Oxford.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 51.9%
- Median floor area 76 m²
- Median annual energy cost £759
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in South Oxfordshire £470,720
- House prices in Winchester £476,639
- House prices in Tandridge £476,832
- House prices in Cambridge £467,028
- House prices in Uttlesford £480,733
- House prices in Runnymede £482,170
- House prices in Reigate and Banstead £483,340
- House prices in East Hertfordshire £460,485
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Oxford?
- The average house price in Oxford is £473,467, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Oxford changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Oxford have risen +2.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Oxford by property type?
- Latest average prices in Oxford:
- detached homes: £959,572
- semi-detached homes: £585,170
- terraced homes: £463,370
- flats: £289,098
- Is Oxford affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Oxford costs 10.4× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Oxford ranks nationally.
- Is Oxford an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Oxford costs £473,467 — 75% more than the UK average of £271,295. Oxford is the 47th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Oxford?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Oxford's average of £473,467, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Oxford?
- On a typical Oxford sale at £473,467, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £5,700–£8,500, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Oxford?
- Moving home in Oxford typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.